Hi: I have been researching my fathers family for years. Have done Ancestry.com...no results. I know my Grandfather, Evaristo Bosi came from Modena a came to the US in early 1900...around 1903. He was around 23 yrs old. Had an older brother Niceto who also came over and a half brother Judach. Mother was Clara...Married Angiolina Rojadi (not sure at all on spelling) in Italy...assuming Modena... and then came here. I would love to find some of their siblings and their children. My sisters and I are planning our first trip to Italy next year. If anyone has any info I would love to hear from you

they were going to Padd - Illinois, to join Evaristo's brother Adeodato them both declared their place of birth and last residence as Pavullo di Modena...
The correct name is Pavullo nel Frignano - Modena province - Emilia Romagna region.
Evaristo was leaving in Italy his father Isidoro who was living in Renno di Pavullo an hamlet of Pavullo, about 3 miles far.

This was the second arrival for Evaristo... he was in the U.S. a first time in 1905, here is the arrival manifest:

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Household Members: Name Age
Evaristo Bosi 46 head, born in IT
Angiolina Bosi 45 wife, born in IT
Also Bosi 17 son, born in ILL
Clara Bosi 15 daughter, born in ILL
Domenic Bosi 13 son, born in ILL
Preno Bosi 8 son, born in WI

It is actually LADD Illinois......many many immigrants traveled to this area to work in the coal mines.
Terrible conditions.....the money they made was little, and the rent for the rooming shacks was very high.....

The mining industry attracted a large foreign population to Ladd and the Italian people, particularly, have had an important part in the development of the village. Many of the leading business establishments have been operated by Italians who continue to play an important role in the commercial and social activities of the village.

1920 United States Federal Census about Adavia Bossie
Name: Adavia Bossie[Adavio?? Bossie]
Home in 1920: Granville, Putnam, Illinois Age: 48 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1872 Birthplace: Italy
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Armenia
Father's Birth Place: Italy
Mother's Birth Place: Italy
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Year of Immigration: 1907
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 1076
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Household Members: Name Age
Adavia Bossie 48 head, born in IT
Armenia Bossie 48 wife, born in IT
Mary Bossie 17 daughter, born in IT
Frank Bossie 15 son, born in IT
Mimmie Bossie 14 son, born in IT (Domenico on the 1912 arrival manifest)

1910 United States Federal Census about Dominic Bossi
Name: Dominic Bossi this is Evaristo, maybe his first name was too difficult to translate ...
Age in 1910: 25
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1885 Birthplace: Italy
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Italy
Mother's Birth Place: Italy
Spouse's Name: Angelina Home in 1910: Granville, Putnam, Illinois Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Year of Immigration: 1906
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Household Members: Name Age
Dominic Bossi 25 male, head, born in IT
Angelina Bossi 20 female, wife, born in IT
Donetta Bossi 38 on the manifest: Deodatto, male, brother, born in IT, married since 7 years.

You're very welcome!! I know these are lots of dates and sure you need to revise them... but I can tell you that a big part of your family is found out now If you need help with the documents or if you need other help please write here, there are so many people who are really glad to do it!!

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